The call to ban TikTok in the U.S. is steadily gaining momentum, with legislative action increasing across the country; from proposed state bans to university’s blocking the app over their networks, the data breach allegations against the platform are mounting, increasing tension between the U.S. g
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Governments globally are actively harnessing the transformative power of digital technology to reshape the landscape of policymaking, elevate the quality of public services , and foster deeper engagement with their citizens. The advent of these innovations brings with it the promise of increased
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has recently returned from an important visit to China, where he discussed key aspects related to US-China relations with President Xi Jinping and other senior officials. The trip was generally regarded as an effort to repair the straining relationship between
